Arrive at the mountain base camp and begin acclimatisation. Your certified mountain guide briefs you on the route, equipment and safety protocols.
Overnight · Base Camp
Mountain hut or camp · Full board
Overview
Your Journey at a Glance
An extraordinary Kenya safari experience. Contact Dawn Safaris to customise this itinerary for your dates and group.
Itinerary Details
Day by Day Breakdown
01
Day One
Arrive — Begin Acclimatisation
📍 Kilimanjaro / Mount Kenya Base
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02
Day Two
Climb Through Highland Zones
📍 Mountain Trail
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Trek through spectacular highland moorland, glacial valleys and increasingly dramatic altitude zones. Your guide sets a steady pace for safe acclimatisation.
Overnight · Mountain Hut/Camp
As per route · Full board
03
Day Three
Summit Attempt
📍 Summit Zone
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The culminating day — your guide leads you to the summit at dawn for one of Africa's most extraordinary experiences. Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak or Mount Kenya's Point Lenana rewards with views across the continent.
Summit Day
Descent to base · Full board
04
Day Four
Descent — Return to Nairobi
📍 Mountain → Nairobi
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Descend the mountain and transfer back to Nairobi for your onward flight, carrying the incredible achievement of conquering Africa's highest peaks.
End of Itinerary
Drop-off at Nairobi JKIA
What's Covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- All park fees
- All activities and game drives as per itinerary
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Professional driver/guide throughout
- All transportation in 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
- All taxes / VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals as specified
- Drinking water throughout
Not Included
- International flights to/from Kenya
- Kenya visa / eTA fees
- Tips (guideline: $10 per person per day)
- Personal items and souvenirs
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single room supplement (on request)